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Fall 2021 F-1 International Student Handbook COMPASS Fall 2021 F -1 International Student Handbook Rev. 05/10/2021 Welcome……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Intro to Alabama History....…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Climate………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Local and Regional Transportation………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Driving and Buying/Renting a Car………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Biking……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Housing………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Academic Study in the US……………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Full Course of Study…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Employment and Taxes……………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 Immigration Matters…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 International Travel and Visa Renewal………………………………………………………………………………..21 Health…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22 Pharmacies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22 Laundromats………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Banks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Food……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24 Religion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28 Media…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………29 Southern Expressions/American Colloquialisms/Idioms……………………………………………………..30 Sports and Recreation………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31 Museums and Entertainment……………………………………………………………………………………………..33 Culture Shock…………….……………………………………………………………………....................................33 Mail and Shipping……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Useful Contacts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37 Campus International Groups……………………………………………………………………………………………..39 Welcome to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, home of the UAB Blazers! It is a great time to be in Birmingham. The population of the city center is increasing thanks to exciting new living and dining options in areas such as Parkside, the Loft District, and Lakeview, and we are proud of beautiful new green spaces such as Railroad Park, Rotary Trail, and Red Mountain Park. In 2021 Birmingham will host the World Games, and we just landed a USL soccer team for 2019. There is more to see and do in Birmingham than ever before, and our job at ISSS is to make sure that you have the time and peace of mind to enjoy every opportunity. UAB was instrumental in Birmingham’s urban renaissance and has helped the city transform from an industrial economy to one based largely on medical, legal, banking, and technical services. The international community plays a large and important role in the University’s continued success and in Birmingham’s international renown. We are glad to have you on campus! Our dedicated staff has decades of experience advising international students and scholars on tax, immigration, and cultural issues. Please don’t hesitate to drop by the international center or contact us at any time. ABOUT ISSS International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) facilitates international exchange and understanding through multi -cultural programs and services. We are the principal administrative and advising office for all international students and scholars. The role of ISSS is to expand and strengthen international ties among the individuals and academic programs on our campus and to encourage the exchange of ideas and information key to developing international awareness. Most importantly, ISSS advises individuals and academic departments on matters pertaining to federal rules and regulations affecting international students and scholars; evaluates financial certificates of all undergraduate and graduate applicants; processes immigration documentation; and provides orientation services. All new international students face similar situations upon their arrival, including finding accommodation, registering for classes, making friends, and learning where things are. This book has been prepared especially to help international students adjust to life in the US and contains information about services, policies, and programs at UAB. Please read it carefully, and let us know if you have questions. We look forward to working with you! Catherine Phillips Crowe, DSO/ARO | Director Justin Lampley, PDSO/ARO | Associate Director, Student Services P: 205.934.1252 | [email protected] P: 205.934.8046 | [email protected] Ashley Rainey | H-1B Immigration Advisor Aston Manotai (Kamonrat), DSO | NRA Tax Analyst P: 205.934.1204 | [email protected] P: 205.975.0262 | [email protected] Zoe Guy| Associate Director, International Tracy Maxwell, DSO | F-1 Student Advisor Employment Services P: 205.934.8067 | [email protected] P: 205.934.3328 | [email protected] Alyette Mangin Nixon | Assistant Director Scholar Services Molly Stout | J-1 Scholar Advisor P: 205.996.0556 | [email protected] [email protected] 2 INTRO TO ALABAMA HISTORY Alabama becomes a second home to people from all over the world as they experience the southern hospitality of our beautiful state. With a population of over 4.8 million, Alabama boasts urban centers with a “big city” feel without the overwhelming pressure of living in a hectic environment. If you prefer the quiet of the country, that’s available, too. Alabama has the slow pace of the old south mixed with the cutting-edge science and technology of the twenty-first century. Originally explored by the Spanish in the sixteenth century, and later claimed by the French in the seventeenth century, southern Alabama reflects both French and Spanish influences in some of its traditions, architecture, and cuisine. For instance, the coastal city of Mobile has celebrated Mardi Gras since 1703. Southern Alabama is also a region of rare wetlands, sugar white beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, and biological restoration sites for sea turtles and other endangered species. Central Alabama is the home of Birmingham, with its major hospitals and research centers and historic sites from the Civil Rights era. Montgomery, Selma, and Tuskegee share in this historic legacy. Many state parks in central and north Alabama provide wonderful hiking, golfing, and camping options, giving our state the nickname “Alabama the Beautiful.” In northern Alabama, Huntsville houses the NASA Space and Rocket Center; Florence hosts the WC Handy Jazz Festival; and nearby Tuscumbia preserves the birthplace of Helen Keller. CLIMATE Birmingham is in the Central Standard Time zone. Average yearly temperatures range from 27° C/81° F in the summer to 9° C/33° F in the winter. Local meteorologist James Spann, weatherman for Channel ABC 33/40, is something of a celebrity. He has his own Twitter feed (https://twiter.com/spann, @spann) and blog (www.alabamawx.com). When there is dangerous weather (severe thunderstorms, tornado) approaching, a civil defense siren will sound in the downtown area. Take cover, preferably in a basement room or interior hallway with no windows, and wait for the weather to pass. The siren is also tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 10 AM, so don’t be scared! If you are listening to the radio, you will also likely hear three strange bursts of noise followed by what sounds like static. This sound pattern indicates that the National Weather Service will interrupt regular programming to issue a severe weather warning for certain counties for certain timeframes. LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 20 minutes from downtown and offers direct flights to most major southern cities. For air travel outside the southeast, you will often need to make a connecting flight in Atlanta, or drive to Atlanta and fly directly from there (sometimes a less expensive option). Despite the name, the only international flights from Birmingham are to Mexico and the Caribbean. 3 TRAIN Amtrak provides daily passenger train service throughout the US. The train station is located at 1 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203, 1-800-872-7245. Many Birminghamians take the Crescent Train to New Orleans (known as the “Crescent City”) for the weekend. BUS o Max (Metro Area Express) provides bus service throughout metro Birmingham and trolley car (“Dart”) lines in the downtown area. For schedules and routes, visit www.bjcta.org. Adult bus tickets cost $1.25. Carry exact change. o Greyhound provides bus service throughout the US and Canada, (205) 252-7190 o Wanderu offers discounted tickets on multiple routes, including Birmingham to Atlanta o Akai Bus runs service to New York o Megabus runs from Birmingham to Atlanta and Memphis CAR o Taxi (or “cab”) companies operating in the Birmingham metro area include: . American Cab Company, (205) 322-2222 . Yellow Cab Company, (205) 328-4444 o UBER and Lyft are smartphone app-based car service companies providing immediate pick-up from local, independent drivers. You must provide a credit card number to use these apps. DRIVING AND BUYING/RENTING A CAR APPLYING FOR AN ALABAMA DRIVER LICENSE It is illegal to drive in the US without carrying a state-issued photo identification card known as a driver license. All international students who are in good standing at UAB and lawfully maintaining their immigration status can apply for an Alabama driver license. You must bring a vehicle for the road test. If you do not have an International Driver License (IDL), you must find a licensed driver to drive you to the office. We highly recommend that you carry your IDL if you have one—Alabama authorities may not accept your home country driver license without an accompanying IDL. You can learn
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